October 3, 2016—Joe Lundgren, a consultant for the ceramic tile industry, and Kemp Harr discuss the product and innovation trends that were observed at last week's Cersaie expo in Bologna, Itlay. Listen to the interview for a quick summary of the show.
September 30, 2016—Don Finkell, CEO with American OEM, and Kemp Harr discuss the latest news on the anti-dumping duties for Chinese manufactured engineered hardwood and Don's recent lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. Listen to the interview to hear more details about these topics, plus American OEM's contributions to the Gary Sinise Foundation for wounded veterans.
September 29, 2016—Howard Brodsky, Co-CEO with CCA Global, and Kemp Harr discuss the success of the annual FCIF gold tournament held last week at Barnsley Gardens, as well as Howard's new book and buy local movement. Listen to the interview for more details.
September 28, 2016—Armondo Cafiero, Managing Director with Confindistria Ceramica (the Italian ceramics industry trade association), and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights for this year's Cersaie expo—taking place this week in Bologna, Italy—as well as the growth of the global tile industry. Listen to the interview to hear Armondo talk about the continued leadership of Italy in the tile market and specific show information, including a talk by English architect Norman Foster and the Italians' latest Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) on ceramic tile.
September 27, 2016—Larry Browder, CEO with Karndean, and Kemp Harr discuss the company's HQ grand opening this afternoon, as well as the LVT product focus over the last 43 years. Listen to the interview to hear more about what differentiates Karndean in the LVT market.
September 26, 2016—Allison Rea, Director of Marketing for the FEI Group, and Kemp Harr discuss the core marketing services that she offers her member clients and how that has evolved in the last 15 years. Listen to the interview to hear Allison talk about digital marketing, social media and generational labels.
September 23, 2016—Rich Mandel, Co-owner of Sterling Carpet and Flooring, the latest retailer to join the National Floorcovering Alliance, and Kemp Harr discuss background on this Anaheim-based independent retailer and benefit the company is getting out of its NFA membership. Listen to the interview for more details.
September 22, 2016—Phil Koufidakis, owner of Phoenix-based Baker Brothers, and Kemp Harr discuss this independent flooring retailer's digital marketing strategy as well as its focus on servicing the customer with a fashion oriented solution. Listen to the interview, recorded at the fall NFA meeting, for more details.
September 21, 2016—Dave Snedeker, division merchandising manager with Nebraska Furniture Mart and president of the NFA, and Kemp Harr discuss the highlights of the National Floorcovering Alliance's 25th anniversary meeting in Aruba. Listen to the interview to hear more about what this elite group of flooring retailers are focusing on to grow their business.
September 20, 2016—Jeff Macco, Co-Over of Macco's Floor Covering (and Hadinger in Fort Myers, Florida), and Kemp Harr discuss business conditions and highlights of the NFA fall meeting in Aruba. Listen to the interview to hear about some of the issues the NFA members are discussing at this year's meeting.